[quote="1315trinity":28mfeyb8]He is small compared to a lot but he's as tough as old boots and doesn't lack heart. I think he'll thrive in SL[/quote:28mfeyb8] No doubting his ability/ heart etc. I really like him and really hope he does the business for us next year in SL. More of an observation than trying to be negative about the lad. The fact that the majority of centres in SL/ NRL are 6 feet 1-2 plus he goes against the grain. Looking forward to seeing him hopefully excel

[quote="PopTart":11mlpfwy]Same. He's not as tall as some but he's not small. He's powerful.[/quote:11mlpfwy] I’d personally say he’s fairly small compared to the majority of SL/NRL centres, but that’s just my opinion and observation. It is what it is I really like the lad and hope he has a stormer of a year, more to the game than just size.

[quote="Pat Bateman":3bxbgdbe]No doubting his ability/ heart etc. I really like him and really hope he does the business for us next year in SL. More of an observation than trying to be negative about the lad. The fact that the majority of centres in SL/ NRL are 6 feet 1-2 plus he goes against the grain. Looking forward to seeing him hopefully excel[/quote:3bxbgdbe] Yeah I appreciate it wasn't a negative comment-tbh I haven't heard a negative comment about the lad. We're very lucky to have some very promising youngsters on the books and he's one of them.

Seeing as we've still got a quota spot available, this guy could be worth a shout ?? https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... back-match

Seeing as we've still got a quota spot available, this guy could be worth a shout ?? https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... back-match

[quote="Pat Bateman":1m2j92ft]I’d personally say he’s fairly small compared to the majority of SL/NRL centres, but that’s just my opinion and observation. It is what it is I really like the lad and hope he has a stormer of a year, more to the game than just size.[/quote:1m2j92ft] Had Wood in his pocket last night did Pratt. The lad doesn’t take any prisoners. I like Hall but Pratt has had two strong performances.

[quote="FIL":118mx5fy]Seeing as we've still got a quota spot available, this guy could be worth a shout ?? https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... back-match[/quote:118mx5fy] Jokes aside he probably could still do a decent job for two short stints

[quote="FIL":118mx5fy]Seeing as we've still got a quota spot available, this guy could be worth a shout ?? https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... back-match[/quote:118mx5fy] Jokes aside he probably could still do a decent job for two short stints

[quote="FIL":19l74sft]Seeing as we've still got a quota spot available, this guy could be worth a shout ?? https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... back-match[/quote:19l74sft] https://x.com/FOXNRL/status/1882990942124409213 Eats pies (looks like a fair few too), scores tries. Reminded me of his break against Wigan circa 2019ish.

[quote="FIL":19l74sft]Seeing as we've still got a quota spot available, this guy could be worth a shout ?? https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... back-match[/quote:19l74sft] https://x.com/FOXNRL/status/1882990942124409213 Eats pies (looks like a fair few too), scores tries. Reminded me of his break against Wigan circa 2019ish.

[quote="Trojan Horse":3qvxalzp]Had Wood in his pocket last night did Pratt. The lad doesn’t take any prisoners. I like Hall but Pratt has had two strong performances.[/quote:3qvxalzp] I’ll happily swallow humble pie on the size comment regarding Pratt, he was brilliant last night against a huge experienced centre. On that viewing it’s his to lose for sure. It was lovely seeing Jowitt carve through the cas line also, hopefully a sign of things to come.

[quote="Pat Bateman":2lps3uj1]I’ll happily swallow humble pie on the size comment regarding Pratt, he was brilliant last night against a huge experienced centre. On that viewing it’s his to lose for sure. It was lovely seeing Jowitt carve through the cas line also, hopefully a sign of things to come.[/quote:2lps3uj1] Our halfbacks and forward play lends itself to the old Melbourne move with a run from Smith, inside to Cronk who then brought Slater on the inside again at speed. Needs to be fast hands but I reckon that's us now.

[quote="PopTart":287b9aey]Our halfbacks and forward play lends itself to the old Melbourne move with a run from Smith, inside to Cronk who then brought Slater on the inside again at speed. Needs to be fast hands but I reckon that's us now.[/quote:287b9aey] I remember we had such a move when we played Wigan away many seasons ago. I believe it was the game when we had Henry Paul playing for us. The scrum half broke from the scrum to the right passing to the stand off who reversed the play putting Steve Diamond through the gap.

[quote="Scarlet Pimpernell":1455heug]I remember we had such a move when we played Wigan away many seasons ago. I believe it was the game when we had Henry Paul playing for us. The scrum half broke from the scrum to the right passing to the stand off who reversed the play putting Steve Diamond through the gap.[/quote:1455heug] I don't think Henry Paul and Steve Diamond ⁸played for us at the same time mate

Diamond played his last game when Henry was 12......

I guess time diminishes and confuses the memory but I do remember it was Steve Diamond in this particular game.

[quote="PopTart":3em5a0f0]Our halfbacks and forward play lends itself to the old Melbourne move with a run from Smith, inside to Cronk who then brought Slater on the inside again at speed. Needs to be fast hands but I reckon that's us now.[/quote:3em5a0f0] Calm down a bit, we beat a very poor Cas team in a preseason friendly

[quote="Scarlet Pimpernell":1o18wzc7]I guess time diminishes and confuses the memory but I do remember it was Steve Diamond in this particular game.[/quote:1o18wzc7] If I remember correctly it was during the Ray Batten era when we had Steve Tinker, Adrian Barwood, Topliss, Agar, Juliff, Diamond and co. Loads of genuine pace couples]d with some masterful creative rugby brains

[quote="The Avenger":1ry8r2k2]Calm down a bit, we beat a very poor Cas team in a preseason friendly[/quote:1ry8r2k2] It's just a move. It doesn't mean I think we are Melbourne. I just think the players we have can make it work as their skills lend themselves to that move.

[quote="The Avenger":y80t3jkg]If I remember correctly it was during the Ray Batten era when we had Steve Tinker, Adrian Barwood, Topliss, Agar, Juliff, Diamond and co. Loads of genuine pace couples]d with some masterful creative rugby brains[/quote:y80t3jkg] Yes that would be Topliss and Agar doing the trickery behind the scrum to release whoever. Remember it well.

[quote="Scarlet Pimpernell":13gtgv79]I guess time diminishes and confuses the memory but I do remember it was Steve Diamond in this particular game.[/quote:13gtgv79] He only played fullback as cover. He was centre mostly with Sheard and then Midgeley playing FB when he was here. We are getting a bit off topic from rumours thread. Happy to open another if you want to keep going.

Harvey Makin: https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wi ... nity-links

Harvey Makin: https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wi ... nity-links

I must admit as a club, I thought we were kind of past developing other clubs youth for them. I understand there is probably a benefit in it for us in the short term as it gives us an extra body but are we really that desperate for a prop? We are probably after another one with the quota spot we have I would assume but in the meantime could we not call on Shaw and give him a chance?

I would very much think Shaw is in the frame, but really we need 6 props. I wouldn't necessarily take him if we had other options to recruit someone permanently.

[quote="FIL":1nitkouw]Seeing as we've still got a quota spot available, this guy could be worth a shout ?? https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... back-match[/quote:1nitkouw] Anyway, moving on

[quote="FIL":1nitkouw]Seeing as we've still got a quota spot available, this guy could be worth a shout ?? https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... back-match[/quote:1nitkouw] Anyway, moving on

[quote="PopTart":lupfplgm]I would very much think Shaw is in the frame, but really we need 6 props. I wouldn't necessarily take him if we had other options to recruit someone permanently.[/quote:lupfplgm] Think we have 8 who can play prop. 7 I’d say are actual props. Mckmeeken Atoni Rodwell Uele Vagana Shaw Lingard Cozza

[quote="Trojan Horse":1cydnad1]Think we have 8 who can play prop. 7 I’d say are actual props. Mckmeeken Atoni Rodwell Uele Vagana Shaw Lingard Cozza[/quote:1cydnad1] They can play there but we should have 6 who play there without disrupting other positions. Of course Vagana could be the 6th but I think we are trying to make him a SR so he should be focusing on that first. Lingard is too young for now. He's an occasional player for me till he develops. Cozza no. He should only be cover. We don't have enough cover at 13.

[quote="PopTart":3mbzl5li]They can play there but we should have 6 who play there without disrupting other positions. Of course Vagana could be the 6th but I think we are trying to make him a SR so he should be focusing on that first. Lingard is too young for now. He's an occasional player for me till he develops. Cozza no. He should only be cover. We don't have enough cover at 13.[/quote:3mbzl5li] Vagana is a prop but we seem to be trying him more at second row. I think he will play on bench for us as a second row and come on for impact after 55/60. But he is a prop and certainly good enough and big enough to play there. Will be interesting to see how he develops. Shaw and Lingard are there if we start to struggle with injuries. At least we have options. 13 is an area we are short in, I’m curious who will be favourite to spell with Pitts in the 17. I think it could possibly be Hood for final 20.